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Portage

Ohio · 398 residents · 1.488 sq mi
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Portage has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
398
−7%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3513944374805231990201020202024Portage
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,556
+56%since 2000
from $15,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(378)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(287)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(81)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score45%(179)
Diversity Score
45
+81%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portage, Ohio?

Portage, Ohio has about 398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portage, Ohio?

The typical household in Portage, Ohio earns about $50,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portage, Ohio expensive?

In Portage, Ohio, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Ohio?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Portage, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portage, Ohio?

About 17.0% of people in Portage, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portage, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Portage, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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